Battery Removal; Battery Installation; Battery Charging - Snapper NZM19482KWV, NZM21522KWV, NZM25612KWV, NZM27612KH Safety Instructions & Operator's Manual

Section 5 - ADJUSTMENTS & REPAIR
WARNING
Shield the positive terminal with terminal cover
located on battery harness. This prevents metal from
touching the positive terminal, which could cause
sparks. Cables must be connected to battery
terminals in the proper position. RED (Positive)
cable must go to the ( + ) terminal. BLACK (Negative)
cable must go to the ( - ) terminal. If battery is
removed, DO NOT operate engine without insulating
Positive + battery cable terminal with electrical tape,
or sparking from the battery cables can result.
5.10 BATTERY

5.10.1. BATTERY REMOVAL

1. Remove battery retainer. See Figure 5.17.
2. Slide terminal cover away from positive terminal.
3. Observe and note cable positions on battery.
Disconnect cables
disconnecting BLACK (Negative) cable first and
RED (Positive) last. Retain mounting bolts and
nuts. See Figure 5.17.
REMOVE BATTERY RETAINER
FIGURE 5.17

5.10.2. BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Position battery into battery compartment.
2. Connect cables to battery terminals. Connect
RED (Positive) cable
(Negative) cable last. See Figure 5.18.
3. Reinstall battery retainer and positive terminal
cover. See Figure 5.17.
from battery terminals,
DATE
first. Connect BLACK
BLACK (NEGATIVE) CABLE
WHEN DISCONNECTING
CABLES, DISCONNECT
NEGATIVE FIRST

5.10.3. BATTERY CHARGING

NOTE: The
maintenance-free.
proper level with acid and is sealed. Do not
attempt to open battery.
1. Remove battery.
2. Place battery in a well-ventilated area on a level,
non-concrete surface.
3. Connect battery charger to battery terminals.
RED to positive (+) terminal and BLACK to
negative (-) terminal.
4. Slow charge battery at 6-10 amps for 1 hour.
5. If battery will not accept charge or is partially
charged after 1 hour of charging, replace with new
battery.
WARNING
Keep all sparks, flame and fire away from area when
charging battery.
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RED (POSITIVE) CABLE
TERMINAL COVER MUST
SHIELD POSITIVE
TERMINAL AFTER
INSTALLATION
FIGURE 5.18
battery in this machine
It has been filled to the
is